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Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit

March 6, 2026: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | Senior government minister Louise Upston says she did not see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children’s safety at the West Coast Christian community. The Social Development Minister visited Gloriavale on 30 January where she met Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast,…

Articles, Education

Ministry of Education clarifies Gloriavale homeschooling

March 5, 2026: | Greymouth Star | Subscription Only The Ministry of Education has taken issue with the Greymouth Star article ( January 28) about the future of homeschooling at the Gloriavale Christian Community. “To make clear the current position on homeschooling within the Gloriavale community, the decision to cancel the private school…

Articles, Education

Gloriavale School carries on for now

March 5, 2026: | Greymouth Star | Brendon McMahon and Arianna Stewart |Subscription Only A Gloriavale Christian Community spokesman confirmed yesterday the Ministry of Education had not opposed the application by the Gloriavale School for a judicial review of the ministry’s decision to shut the school. The spokesman said a successful application for…

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Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt

March 5, 2026: | IndoctriNation | In this episode, Rachel interviews Theophila Pratt, a Gloriavale survivor now based in Auckland, New Zealand, nearly 10 years out and working as an occupational therapist with youth. Born into Gloriavale as “Honey Faithful,” Theo describes a highly controlled life of constant surveillance, strict dress rules, relentless…

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Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston’s decision to visit Christian community

March 5, 2026: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | A former Gloriavale member has criticised Louise Upston’s decision to visit the West Coast Christian community, calling on the Social Development Minister to meet leavers instead of the leadership for the truth about life at the sect. Upston visited Gloriavale on 30 January, where…

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Temple decision a slap in the face for victims

March 5, 2026: | NZ Herald | Letter to Editor | In December 2025, Gloriavale leader Howard Temple was sentenced to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty to a raft of sex offences against six young victims in the Gloriavale community. An appeal was filed, and because of the 85-year-old’s diminishing physical…

Articles, Legal: Court of Appeal, Videos

Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s appeal

March 4, 2026: | NZ Herald | Ryan Bridge TODAY |…

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Louise Upston’s visit to Gloriavale revealed amid abuse and closure fears

March 4, 2026: | NZ Herald | Ethan Griffiths | Senior Government minister Louise Upston visited Gloriavale in late January, months after refusing to rule out closing the religious community following allegations of child abuse in the community. Newstalk ZB has confirmed Upston visited the sect on January 30, alongside officials from the…

Articles, Legal: Court of Appeal, Legal: Criminal Court

Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be going to jail

March 3, 2026: | RNZ | Tess Brunton | Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be jailed after winning a High Court appeal against his sentence. Temple was sentenced to 26 months’ jail in December for indecently assaulting young women and girls at the West Coast Christian community…

Articles, Legal: Court of Appeal, Legal: Criminal Court

Ex-Gloriavale leader Howard Temple won’t go to jail for touching girls, as sentence quashed

March 3, 2026: | The Press | Brett Kerr-Laurie | Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s more than two-year prison sentence for inappropriately touching girls in his religious community over two decades has been quashed. Instead, he will serve 11 months home detention – and his name will be removed from the child sex…

Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit

Ministry of Education clarifies Gloriavale homeschooling

Gloriavale School carries on for now

Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt

Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston’s decision to visit Christian community

Temple decision a slap in the face for victims

Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s appeal

Louise Upston’s visit to Gloriavale revealed amid abuse and closure fears

Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be going to jail

Ex-Gloriavale leader Howard Temple won’t go to jail for touching girls, as sentence quashed

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